| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $158.33 | 3.743% | $164.2563 | $164.26 | $164.25 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.63 | 6.503% | $14.5164 | $14.52 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.80 | 8.158% | $172.8365 | $172.84 | $172.85 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.32 | 10.254% | $53.2747 | $53.27 | $53.25 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.73 | 12.345% | $104.1775 | $104.18 | $104.20 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.94 | 12.669% | $239.9174 | $239.92 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.27 | 7.315% | $41.0695 | $41.07 | $41.05 | $41.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $724.02 | $790.0483 | $790.06 | $790.00 | $790.10 | |